And so today I give you "Ms. Cheap's 101 (wonderful) FREE things to do in Middle Tennessee."

Hope you like my list! Here's 49-57, which rounds up miscellaneous things to do.

To see more things to do, scroll down to the bottom of this article for additional lists.

Miscellaneous fun:

49.Regions Bank sponsors a free day almost every month at various area attractions, like Children's Theater in February or March, the TPAC Hot Program "Big Bad Wolf" on a Saturday in May, The Adventure Science Center one day in September, Hauntings at Hermitage in October, and The Christmas Story again in November. Details at Regions branches.

50. The Nashville Zoo rarely has free days, but they team up with the Metro Police Mounted Patrol to do a toy collection drive in December where they give out free admission coupons to people who donate toys. They also have a free day for seniors (65-plus) in May and one in September, and a free day for kids one afternoon during the Week of the Young Child. www.nashvillezoo.org

51. Check out one of our Midstate farmers' markets, many of which are adding programming. For example, The Nashville Farmers' Market at 900 Eighth Ave. N. not only has local produce and Tennessee products, but also has special events, like the monthly Friday Night Markets, and kids activities on many Saturdays. 615-880-2001, www.nashvillefarmersmarket.org; Other markets include Franklin Farmers Market, behind the Factory at Franklin on Saturday mornings, www.franklinfarmersmarket.com; and Murfreesboro's seasonal Saturday market next to the Courthouse. 615-895-1887, www.downtownmurfreesboro.com. For a full list of markets in Tennessee, see www.picktnproducts.org.

52. There are three great venues where you can see some great free animal programs, including horse shows, dog agility shows, rodeos and even an exotic bird show: Williamson County Ag Expo Park at 4215 Long Lane in Franklin, 615-595-1227, www.agexpopark.info; Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, www.mtsu.edu/~tmc or 615-494-8961; and the Tennessee Livestock Center in Murfreesboro, www.mtsu.edu/~tlc or 615-898-5575.

53. If you want to see a real live horse race, Kentucky Downs' annual season of live turf horse racing takes place in September. Admission and parking are free. Kentucky Downs, America's only European-style turf course, is in Franklin, Ky., just off Interstate 65 at Exit 2. 270-586-7778 or www.kentuckydowns.com

54.Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society holds "free star parties" at parks and other locations around town, where the members bring telescopes or you can bring your own to explore the night sky. Society amateur and professional astronomers are on hand to answer questions and help newbies enjoy and understand star gazing. www.bsasnashville.com

55. Vanderbilt's Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood, has "Open House Days" 9 a.m.-noon the first Tuesday of each month where you can make a reservation and get a tour of the observatory and star chamber. Viewing through the solar telescope is offered too, weather permitting. www.dyer.vanderbilt.edu

57. Volunteer. Almost every nonprofit has some volunteer activities, but the best source of volunteer activities is Hands On Nashville, which every month has a calendar full of good options for all ages and interests. www.hon.org

Reach Ms. Cheap at 615-259-8282. Follow her at www.tennessean.com/mscheap, at Facebook.com/mscheap and on Twitter @Ms_Cheap, and catch her every Thursday at 11 a.m. on WTVF-Channel 5's "Talk of the Town."